Robin Williams, the Oscar-winning comic genius was found dead in a suspected suicide. He was 63.
Williams was found unconscious in his home in California around 11:55am local time and was pronounced dead at the scene. Although autopsy is forthcoming, initial evidence points to "a suicide due to asphyxia," according to the Sheriff's office.
In a statement by William's publicist, He (Williams) had been "battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time."
Before his death Williams completed a number of films: The Angriest Man in Brooklyn, with Peter Dinklage and Mila Kunis and Night at the Musuem: Secret of the Tomb, where he reprised he role of Teddy Roosevelt in the Ben Stiller-led franchise. Night at the Musuem: Secret of the Tomb is due for release in December. Robin made a number of memorable appearances on the TV shows, Friends, Homicide: Life on the Street, Law & Order: SVU, and The Larry Sanders Show.
Williams returned to television in last season's CBS comedy series The Crazy Ones opposite Buffy the Vampire Slayer star, Sarah Michelle Gellar. Nominated for the Academy Award for the Best Actor three times, Williams went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Good Will Hunting (1997). He has also received two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and five Grammy Awards.
In his final tweet and instagram post on July 31, Robin wished his daughter a happy 25th birthday: "#tbt and Happy Birthday to Ms. Zelda Rae Williams! Quater of a century old today but always my baby girl. Happy Birthday @zeldawilliam Love you!"
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